Mark Tedder

Mark Tedder
Birth name	Mark Anthony Tedder
Born	(1962-01-21) January 21, 1962 (age 62) Little Rock, Arkansas
Origin	Colorado Springs, Colorado
Genres	CCM, worship
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, worship leader
Instrument(s)	vocals, guitar
Years active	2005–present
Labels	Integrity, Kingsway
Website	worshiplanet.com

Mark Anthony Tedder (born January 21, 1962) is an American Christian musician, worship leader, and guitarist, who primarily plays a contemporary Christian style of worship music. He has released four albums, and an extended play.

Early life

Mark Anthony Tedder was born on January 21, 1962,[1][2] in Little Rock, Arkansas, whose musical inspiration started with playing drums, while in high school.[3][4] He has lived all over the world from the United Kingdom, Russia, and Czech Republic, where he helped spread the Gospel truths.[3] Tedder is the uncle of Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic.[5]

Music career

His music recording career began in 2005, with the album, Worshiplanet, that was released by Kingsway Music, on December 9, 2005.[6] He released, Pilgrims Journey, on November 17, 2006, with Kingsway Music.[7] The third album, The Door: Live Worship From Beijing, China, was released independently on December 1, 2008.[8] His subsequent album, Restore, was released on October 18, 2010, from Integrity Music.[9][10] He released, an extended play, Atmosphere, independently on May 31, 2013.[11]

Personal life

Tedder resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife, Carrie, and their two sons, Ben and Daniel.[3][4]

Discography

Albums

• Worshiplanet (December 9, 2005, Kingsway)
• Pilgrims Journey (November 17, 2006, Kingsway)
• The Door (December 1, 2008, independent)
• Restore (October 18, 2010, Integrity)

EPs

• Atmosphere (May 31, 2013, independent)

References

1. Family Search (2009). "U.S. Public Records Index". Family Search. 329947944. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
2. Intelius. "Mark A Tedder in Divide, CO". Intelius. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
3. Cummings, Tony (January 27, 2006). "Global Worship: American-born MARK TEDDER runs a pool of 40 musicianaries taking worship ministry around the world". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
4. Cummings, Tony (December 7, 2008). "Mark Tedder: An American records in China opening The Door to multi-cultural worship". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
5. Louder Than the Music (June 3, 2009). "Interviews : Mark Tedder". Louder Than the Music. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
6. Luff, Stephen (February 22, 2006). "Review: Worshiplanet – Mark Tedder & The Worshiplanet Band". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
7. Cummings, Tony (November 17, 2006). "Review: Pilgrims Journey – Mark Tedder". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
8. Cummings, Tony (December 4, 2008). "Review: The Door: Live Worship From Beijing, China – Mark Tedder And The Worshiplanet Band". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
9. Dean, Helen (November 14, 2010). "Review: Restore – Mark Tedder And The Worshiplanet Band". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
10. Wallace, Greg. "Mark Tedder & the Worship Planet Band: Restory". Worship Leader (January/February 2011): 70. Archived from the original on December 26, 2015. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
11. Cordle, Matthew (November 9, 2013). "Review: Atmosphere – Mark Tedder". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved August 14, 2015.

External links

• Official website
• Twitter account